A visual celebration and source of inspiration for knitters eager to experiment with the newest colors and textures

Today’s diverse knitters—some 50 million strong in North America—crave skeins of variety for stylish fashion pieces. Written by a rising young knitwear designer, Knitter’s Yarn Palette spotlights exciting possibilities—from fun eyelash yarns to sumptuous angora—and showcases more than 200 full-color photos of yarns in every color, texture, and fiber imaginable. Sample swatches clearly show the results that can be achieved.

This unique book explains everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and the suitability of mixing yarns using a wide range of 30 projects that revolve around 10 themes including:

* Seashores…delicate shades of sky and sand…string, cotton, and linen yarns… ripple-effect techniques
* Lazy Meadow…grassy green, poppy red, buttercup yellow…soft, silky, velvety yarns…ruffling and layering techniques
* Tribal Adventure…earth tones…linen, wools, and felted yarns…felting techniques

Knitters of all levels will gain confidence to experiment and select alternatives to the yarns specified in patterns. Experienced knitters will gain the inspiration to create their own unique designs from the stunning themes....

A wonderful collection of stylish but practical knits for babies that parents and babies alike will love, created by expert knitter and textile designer Claire Montgomerie. Getting Started tells you everything you need to know to start knitting. Step-by-dtep photography shows you how to cast on, bind off, get the right gauge, and basic knit and purl stitches. Essential techniques such as increasing and decreasing are clearly explained, and there are handy tips for fixing mistakes. Baby Clothes for boys and girls range from a simple Baby Scarf or Cotton Bootees (perfect for a new baby) to a smart Double-breasted Knit Coat, colourful Overalls, and a pretty pink Wrap Top. Each pattern introduces new techniques, so you can learn as you knit. Toys and Accessories includes projects for the nursery, from a Bird Mobile to a Rabbit Soft Toy, and beautiful gifts such as a Naming Day Blanket. *With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you won't be stuck for ideas for what to knit for your, or someone else's, baby. *An ideal book for complete beginners and experienced knitters. *Includes an invaluable mail-order and suppliers section. *Gorgeous photography by Claire Richardson....

Claire Montgomerie's imaginative and colourful designs are guaranteed to appeal. "Easy Kids Knits" features 20 items for children aged between 3 and 10, as well as an introduction to essential knitting techniques. The first section, Getting Started, is illustrated with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and includes all the basic stitches as well as tips on following a pattern and fixing mistakes. Clothes features gorgeous garments for both boys and girls, while in Accessories you will find small-scale items such as the cutest little slippers with animal faces. Finally, a useful suppliers section will help you source yarns and equipment....